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COMPARATIVE ANATOMY OF VERTEBRATES
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CZOL 611T |
COMPARATIVE ANATOMY OF VERTEBRATES |
The students will be able to- CO1: Comparatively analyze various biological systems of vertebrate groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal) CO2: Appraise the development of integumentary and Skeletal systems in different classes of vertebrates. CO3: Differentiate the evolution of circulatory and respiratory systems and associated similarities and dissimilarities among vertebrates. CO4: Compare detailed anatomy of the brain and various sense organs in vertebrates and establish the evolutionary relationships among their development. |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical |
Class test Semester end examinations, Quiz Assignments Presentation Individual and group projects |
Integumentary System
Vertebrate integument and its derivatives-
Development, general structure and functions of skin & its derivatives(Glands, scales, feathers and hair)
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Evolution of heart
Evolution of Aortic arches
Respiratory and Skeletal System
Respiratory system: Structure of main respiratory organ.
Skeletal system : Comparative account of skull and girdles
Urinogenital system
Comparative study of Kidney, Testis and Ovary
Nervous System and Sense Organs
Comparative anatomy of the brain
Sense organs
Lateral line system
Electroreception
ESSENTIAL READINGS:
● Young, J.Z.: The Life of Vertebrates. III Edition, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
● Text book of Chordate Zoology vol. II ;Sandhu, G.S. and Sandhu, G.S; Campus Books.
● Modern text book of Zoology-Vertebrates; Kotpal, Rastogi Publication.
● Liem, K. F., Bemis,W. E., Walker, W.F. & Grande, L. 2001. Functional Anatomy of the Vertebrates: An Evolutionary Perspective.Brooks Cole.
● Kardong, Kenneth V. 2012.Vertebrates Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution. McGraw Hill Higher Education. 6th edition. Paperback
SUGGESTED READINGS:
● Kent, George C. &Carr,Robert K. 2009. Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates.McGraw-Hill Science.
● M. Hildebrand, 1995. Analysis of vertebrate structure. (John Wiley & Sons).
● J.S. Kingsley, 1974. Outline of comparative anatomy of vertebrates. (Central Book Depot, Allahabad).
● K.V. Kardong, 2005. Vertebrates: Comparative anatomy, function, evolution (Tata McGraw Hill Co.).
● Warren F. Walker Jr. Functional Anatomy of Vertebrates: An Evolutionary Perspective.
● Walter, H.E. & L.P. Sayles, 1994. Biology of the vertebrates. (The McMillan Co.). (Indian Edition).
● Weichert, C.K. 1970. Anatomy of the chordates. (McGraw-Hill Book Co.).
● Colbert’s evolution of the vertebrates; Colbert, E.H; John Wiley & Sons
● Pough H. Vertebrate life, VIII Edition, Pearson International
● Huettnor, A.F.: Fundamentals of comparative embryology The Macmillan Comp., New York (1949).
● Nelsen, O.E.: Comparative embryology of Vertebrates (1953).
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